Kangaroo Ground Primary School
Kangaroo Ground Primary School is a government primary school in Kangaroo Ground, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1085, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 203 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Kangaroo Ground VIC 3097. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kangaroo Ground Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Kangaroo Ground Primary School ranks 390th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Eltham College, an independent combined school 2.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Kangaroo Ground Primary School scores 1085, above average.
School zone
Kangaroo Ground Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Kangaroo Ground
Kangaroo Ground Primary School is located in Kangaroo Ground, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,909/wk and median rent of $383/wk. Population: 1,208.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kangaroo Ground suburb profileSchools near Kangaroo Ground Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kangaroo Ground Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham CollegeIndependent Combined · Research | 2.3 km | 1139 | 54 higher | 639 |
| Research Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Research | 3.0 km | 1092 | 7 higher | 219 |
| Diamond Valley CollegeGovernment Secondary · Diamond Creek | 4.7 km | 1020 | 65 lower | 818 |
| Diamond Creek East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Diamond Creek | 4.8 km | 1066 | 19 lower | 466 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kangaroo Ground Primary School a government school?
Yes, Kangaroo Ground Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kangaroo Ground Primary School offer?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Kangaroo Ground Primary School's ICSEA score?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1085, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kangaroo Ground Primary School?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School has 203 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kangaroo Ground Primary School?
The nearest schools to Kangaroo Ground Primary School are Eltham College (2.3 km), Research Primary School (3.0 km), Wattle Glen Primary School (3.9 km).
Where is Kangaroo Ground Primary School located?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School is located in Kangaroo Ground, VIC 3097. Visit the school website at http://www.kangaroogroundps.vic.edu.au/.